LOS OSOS, Calif. -Apex Tactical Specialties, Inc. announced the release of the Shield Action Enhancement Trigger, a new addition to their growing line of drop in parts for Smith & Wesson M&P pistols.

Designed to work as a stand-alone drop in part, or in conjunction with Apex's Shield Action Enhancement Kit, the Shield Action Enhancement Trigger delivers improved trigger control with reduction in both pre-travel and over-travel by approximately 20%.

The new Shield Action Enhancement Trigger is machined from a solid piece of aluminum billet and hard coat anodized for durability. The trigger includes a center-mounted pivoting safety design, and provides outstanding performance with increased safety values over other designs.

Retailing for $76.95, the new AEK trigger is available now from ApexTactical.com and will shortly be available through Apex's network of dealers and distributors. For those interested in maintaining a close to stock outward appearance to their M&P Shield pistol, Apex is developing a polymer version of the trigger that offers similar benefits to the alloy triggers which will be available in the near future.

A Shield Trigger Assembly Block is also available now from Apex. The Assembly Block is machined form a billet of aluminum, holds the trigger bar in place to aid in its installation and retails for $14.95. It also fits nicely into the Apex Armorer's Block for storage.